THE 2018 - VOLKSWAGEN POLO VIVO MAXX

Date:10 Dec 2018

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Author:Julian Lurie edited by Liam Mothilall

Source:Julian Lurie

When
Volkswagen launched their new Polo Vivo a few months ago, the press release
claimed that 193 343 units have been sold since its market introduction in
March 2010, making the Polo Vivo Hatch the best-selling passenger model in
South Africa for the past seven years. The Polo Vivo is the only locally built
model in the competitive A-segment and has been a dominant brand in the
entry-level hatch segment, in spite of the new models being launched on a
regular basis.

Since
the launch, Volkswagen has now expanded the Polo Vivo range with the addition
of the sized-up derivative, the Maxx, which is manufactured at the Volkswagen
South Africa's plant in Uitenhage. The Polo Vivo Maxx is available only as a hatch
and comes very well equipped with a number of exterior and interior features. The
new Polo Vivo Maxx is based on the fifth-generation Polo which has been
enhanced both visually and technically. Visually, the new Polo Vivo Maxx can be
identified by a sharper front and rear design. The exterior features include;
15mm raised suspension, 17-inch 'Canyon' alloy wheels, silver colored exterior
mirrors, Maxx lettering on the tailgate and sides, sporty single-pipe exhaust
system with a chrome trim, and aluminum roof rails.

In
the interior, the Polo Vivo Maxx has sport pedal clusters, center console in colored
trim, on-board computer, front electric windows, manual air-conditioner,
3-spoke leather multi-function steering wheel with aluminum inserts, color
touch radio with SD/USB/Bluetooth/App Connect and 6 speakers, as well as loose
lay carpets mats. Inside, the cloth covered front bucket seats look comfortable
and are adjustable while the rear bench seat will seat three adults, but is
more comfortable for two, and there’s adequate head, leg and shoulder room all-round,
while the 280-litre boot capacity can be increased to 952 litres when the rear
bench seat is folded down.

The
Polo Vivo Maxx is powered by a 4-cylinder 1.6 litre engine, developing 77KW at
5 250 RPM and 153 NM of torque from 3 800 RPM with drive to the front wheels
through a 5-speed manual transmission. In terms of acceleration, the Vivo Maxx
will do the 0 to 100 km/h dash in 10.8 seconds and has a top speed of 188 km/h.
On average, it has a combined fuel consumption of 6.2 liters per 100 kilometers
and the tank holds 45 litres.

The
recommended retail price for the new Volkswagen 1.6 litre 77KW Polo Vivo Maxx is
R225 000, which includes; 3 year / 120 000km warranty and 6-year anti-corrosion
warranty with service intervals every 15 000km. Customers can also tailor their
package with the optional Volkswagen Automotion Maintenance Plan and Volkswagen
Automotion Service Plan.